Abstract
The Cionni modified capsular tension ring (CTR) allows for scleral fixation in cases of significant zonular dialysis, providing long-term centration of in-the-bag foldable intraocular lenses. Previous techniques of suture placement require placement of the primary incision along the axis of zonular weakness or enlarging and/or distorting the primary incision to attain proper positioning. They also use blind passes of the needle under the iris to approximate the ciliary sulcus. We describe an external closed-system approach for preplacing 10-0 polypropylene sutures in the ciliary sulcus for a Cionni modified CTR under topical anesthesia. This technique does not use blind passes of the suture needle and results in accurate placement of the sutures in the ciliary sulcus under a closed and stable system.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 977-981 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology